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Exploring ageing and respect for Muslim elders

Islam teaches honour and respect for older people and calls on people to look after older members of their families and communities.

Published: 15 March 2024
  • national
  • 15 March 2024
  • Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV)

In Australia, first generation Muslims may find it hard to understand the shift in their children’s attitudes, and the second generation may not even understand the need for respect toward their elders.  

These changing dynamics can sometimes cause friction within families and, in the worst-case scenarios, lead to elder abuse.